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SDG 17 Partnerships to achieve the Goall

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SDG 17 Partnerships to achieve the Goall

FAPESP announces the establishment of 21 new Science for Development Centers
SDG 17
FAPESP announces the establishment of 21 new Science for Development Centers

About BRL 130 million will be invested in the new centers, which will develop solutions to challenges posed by the São Paulo State Government.


Workshop connects Brazilian and French researchers on health
SDG 17
Workshop connects Brazilian and French researchers on health

Brazil is considered “one of 12 countries that produce the most science” by the French government. The purpose of the event was to explore opportunities for funding joint research projects.


Representatives of German Research Foundation visit FAPESP to discuss research collaboration
SDG 17
Representatives of German Research Foundation visit FAPESP to discuss research collaboration

At the meeting, leaders of the two institutions shared experiences on removing red tape and discussed the use of AI to assess project proposals, as well as preparations for FAPESP Week Berlin in 2025.


São Paulo and Italy plan to increase bilateral interaction between universities and companies
SDG 9, SDG 17
São Paulo and Italy plan to increase bilateral interaction between universities and companies

Companies are currently involved in 15% of the collaborative research projects conducted by scientists in São Paulo state and Italy, according to data presented at an event hosted by FAPESP.


Opening of FAPESP Week China brings together academic, political and diplomatic leaders in Dongguan
SDG 17
Opening of FAPESP Week China brings together academic, political and diplomatic leaders in Dongguan

Participants emphasized their desire to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation between Brazil and China and celebrated the friendly relations between the two countries.


Companies supported by PIPE-FAPESP are looking for possible partnerships in China
SDG 9, SDG 17
Companies supported by PIPE-FAPESP are looking for possible partnerships in China

Startups were selected to participate in FAPESP Week through a call for proposals from the Innovative Research in Small Businesses Program, launched in April; the focus on innovation should be maintained in future editions of the event.


FAPESP and the National Natural Science Foundation of China plan to expand research cooperation
SDG 17
FAPESP and the National Natural Science Foundation of China plan to expand research cooperation

Heads of the two agencies met on June 24th and renewed the cooperation agreement signed in 2019; a joint workshop on precision agriculture will be held on Saturday as part of FAPESP Week China.


FAPESP enters into partnerships to foster investment in companies supported by PIPE
SDG 9, SDG 17
FAPESP enters into partnerships to foster investment in companies supported by PIPE

The aim is to extend and diversify the sources of funding for deep techs supported by the Innovative Research in Small Business Program.


FAPESP and France’s National Institute of Research on Agriculture and Environment plan cooperation agreement
SDG 17
FAPESP and France’s National Institute of Research on Agriculture and Environment plan cooperation agreement

A delegation from INRAE visited FAPESP to discuss common areas of interest in scientific collaboration.


FAPESP, São Paulo State Government and German university THI sign cooperation agreement
SDG 17
FAPESP, São Paulo State Government and German university THI sign cooperation agreement

The aim is to fund bilateral projects in the field of artificial intelligence, focusing on mobility, energy and security.


São Paulo School of Advanced Science presents innovative approach to environmental issues
SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 17
São Paulo School of Advanced Science presents innovative approach to environmental issues

Focus on transdisciplinarity aims to foster participation by all stakeholders in efforts to address global change. The subject was front and center at an event held in April 2024 at a historic town in São Paulo state.


RCGI joins Shell’s energy transition center in the Netherlands
SDG 7, SDG 17
RCGI joins Shell’s energy transition center in the Netherlands

The new office is expected to serve as a research hub for the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation in Europe, fostering international partnerships.


Study focusing on primary care seeks to improve diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
SDG 3, SDG 17
Study focusing on primary care seeks to improve diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The project, conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of São Paulo in Brazil and the University of Birmingham in the UK, was one of 15 presented at an event held to celebrate the partnership between the British institution and FAPESP. It also marked the launch of the University of Birmingham Brazil Institute, whose mission is to bolster UK-Brazil research collaboration.


Registration of biological pest control products exceeds that of agrochemicals in Brazil
SDG 2, SDG 17
Registration of biological pest control products exceeds that of agrochemicals in Brazil

Around 90% of the sugarcane area in Brazil now uses natural enemies to combat agricultural pests; data were presented during FAPESP Week Illinois.


PROASA program will advance knowledge of South Atlantic and Antarctic
SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 14, SDG 17
PROASA program will advance knowledge of South Atlantic and Antarctic

Launched on April 2 at FAPESP, the program will initially involve researchers from Brazil, Argentina and France.


FAPESP seeks to increase research collaboration with the US Midwest
SDG 17
FAPESP seeks to increase research collaboration with the US Midwest

Researchers from universities and research institutions in the State of São Paulo participate in FAPESP Week Illinois; the event aims to create new opportunities for scientific cooperation.


French Guiana joins Amazon+10 Initiative
SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 17
French Guiana joins Amazon+10 Initiative

An agreement to this end was signed in Belém in the Brazilian Amazon during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Laurent Linguet, President of the University of French Guiana. The aim is to foster international cooperation that furthers the development of the Amazon region.



French President Emannuel Macron unveils a branch of Institut Pasteur at the University of São Paulo
SDG 17
French President Emannuel Macron unveils a branch of Institut Pasteur at the University of São Paulo

The new member of the Pasteur Network, which comprises 33 laboratories in 25 countries, is being equipped with the support of FAPESP, which is also funding several young researchers associated with the institute.


University of Illinois plans new model for research collaboration with Brazil
SDG 17
University of Illinois plans new model for research collaboration with Brazil

The Brasillinois program, which will be launched this month during FAPESP Week Illinois in the United States, aims to promote student and faculty mobility and foster connections in areas such as climate and sustainability, medicine, public health, and social inclusion.


Spanish public-sector R&D enterprise and FAPESP sign memorandum of understanding for ST&I cooperation
SDG 17
Spanish public-sector R&D enterprise and FAPESP sign memorandum of understanding for ST&I cooperation

Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, was present at the ceremony in São Paulo where the MoU was signed by the Spanish ambassador to Brazil and the President of FAPESP.


United Kingdom, Switzerland and Germany join new call for proposals issued by Amazon+10 Initiative
SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 14, SDG 15, SDG 17
United Kingdom, Switzerland and Germany join new call for proposals issued by Amazon+10 Initiative

With the new contributions from abroad, the Scientific Expeditions call, issued in partnership with the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, now has a fund totaling some BRL 94 million.


FAPESP signs agreement with China-Latin America and Caribbean Technology Transfer Center
SDG 17
FAPESP signs agreement with China-Latin America and Caribbean Technology Transfer Center

The aim is to foster scientific and technological collaboration between researchers affiliated with the Chinese entity and colleagues at universities and research institutions in São Paulo state.


FAPESP signs scientific and technological cooperation agreement with University of French Guiana
SDG 17
FAPESP signs scientific and technological cooperation agreement with University of French Guiana

The two parties are interested in collaborative research on sustainable use of biodiversity in the Amazon, prevention of transmissible and chronic diseases, and sustainable construction, among other subjects.


ASEAN delegation meets with senior executives of FAPESP to discuss ways of intensifying research and innovation partnerships
SDG 17
ASEAN delegation meets with senior executives of FAPESP to discuss ways of intensifying research and innovation partnerships

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore Thailand and Vietnam have dynamic economies and similarities with Brazil that make collaboration particularly relevant.


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